Here are some useful kitchen tips from Good Housekeeping Research Institute‘s experts that will for sure help you to save time when you’re cooking:

1. “Easily chop fatty bacon for recipes by placing it in stacks, wrapping it in plastic wrap, and freezing it for an hour.” –Sherry Rujikarn

2. “To quickly dry blueberries (or any other fruit) for muffins, spread them out on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.” –Genevieve Ko

3. Save leftover wine for cooking in small jars or bottles in the fridge so you don’t need to pop open a new bottle.” –Cathy Lo

4. “Coat your measuring cup or spoon with a quick spritz of cooking spray before measuring sticky things like honey and molasses, and they’ll slide right out with nothing to waste!” –Jessica Fox

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5. “I love quick thawing frozen items, like peas or shrimp, in a colander or sieve under cool (not cold) water, then blotting them dry with a paper towel. It’s super quick and easy.” –Sherry Rujikarn

6. “To pick leaves off thyme stems, run your thumb and index finger against the leaves to pop them off.” –Genevieve Ko

7. “Zap a cold lemon in the microwave for 10 seconds; it will release its juices more easily.”—Susan Westmoreland

8. “Kitchen shears are for more than cutting open bags. Use them to quickly cut up dried fruit, which is usually too sticky to chop, snip chives into perfect little sticks, and “tear” basil without bruising it.” –Sherry Rujikarn

Read more: 8 Cooking Tips – Tips for Saving Time in the Kitchen – Good Housekeeping

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